Course : Deoksugung Palace-> Doldam-gil-> Seoul History Museum
Code : M14-H1-6
Cost : 15,000 won (groups of more than 20 members need a reservation)
Starting numbers : 2 people (minimum)
Meeting place : Line 1, City hall station, exit 2
Meeting time : 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Event time : 9:00~12:00AM 14:00~17:00 PM
Ask : 02-3210-3265
◈ Where is Deoksugung Palace?
In 1592, Seonjo fled to Uiju because of the invasions of Japan and after he came back, there was no palace for the king to stay since all the palaces including Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Changyeonggung palace were burnt down. So, he chose Wolsan daegunga, which was the largest house of the royal family, as his temporary palace and stayed there. In February of 1608, Seonjo died in bed at the temporary palace and Gwanghaegun became the king there. In the third year of Gwanghaegun, the temporary palace was named Gyeongungung. Its main gate was Inhwamun, in the south, but later it was rebuilt. On top of that, (the gate) Daenmun, in the east, changed its name to Daehanmun and became the main gate. In 1906, Junghwajun, which was burnt down, was restored.
Seokjojeon was built in 1909. Sunjong lived there after Gojong handed over the throne to him on July 20th, 1907. Seokjojeon was called Deoksugung Palace from that time.
◈ Goals
• What relationship does Deoksugung palace have with our history?
• Why was its name changed several times?
• Why was the modern building of Deoksugung palace built?
• What were the big changes in the palaces in the late Joseon (Dynasty)?
◈ Visiting Deoksugung palace beforehand
▲ Junghwajun
▲ The changing of the guards of Gyeongungung palace
▲ Deoksugung Doldam gil
⊙ Where is Seoul History museum?
Seoul is a place that was at least occupied once during Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje and Joseon dynasties. It was also the capital of Baekje. The reason why Seoul has been a place fought over by all kings in Korea is because its location is powerful, well connected and makes the country flourish. Seoul also became the capital of Joseon with the original name of Hanyang and enjoyed the glory.
◈ Goals
• Let’s look for the past of Seoul
• What kind of people lived in Seoul?
• Let’s take a look at the change of Seoul.
• Let’s look at a day in the life of people living in Seoul.
◈ Visiting the Seoul History Museum beforehand
